Welcome to the Scottish Children’s Services Coalition

Campaigning to make Scotland the world leader in the care and support of vulnerable children and young people.

The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC) is an alliance of leading independent and third sector services providers that care for and support vulnerable children and young people, as well as their families.

Our vision is for Scotland to be the world leader in the care and support of vulnerable children and young people.

Our members between them deliver specialist care and education services to children and young people with additional support needs.

They also provide independent advocacy, advice and representation to care experienced children and young people.

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Our latest news

Writing in The Scotsman, Seona Weir, lead manager Scotland for coalition member, Young Foundations, highlights the long wait faced by many children and young people with mental health problems and the urgent need for greater support.

In a letter to the media to mark the first Care Experienced Week (22nd to 28th October), the Scottish Children's Services Coalition calls for all care experienced people to be celebrated, seeking greater support for them and action to tackle the stigma many face.

Writing in The Herald, Stephen McGhee, Depute Managing Director for coalition member, Spark of Genius, marks World Mental Health Day by calling for greater investment in mental health services in the Scottish Government Budget.

Writing in The Scotsman, Chris Green, headteacher at Spark of Genius' Harbour Point School, a coalition member, highlights the need for greater support for those with additional support needs if they are to realise their full potential.